Lyonnesse

American  

[lahy-uh-nes] / ˌlaɪ əˈnɛs /

noun

1. Arthurian Legend. the mythical region where Sir Tristram was born, located near Cornwall in SW England and supposed to have been submerged by the sea.

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Lyonnesse British  

/ ˌlaɪəˈnɛs /

noun

1. (in Arthurian legend) the mythical birthplace of Sir Tristram, situated in SW England and believed to have been submerged by the sea

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Example Sentences

If they go bathed in the glamour of Armorel of Lyonnesse, by far the best of Besant's books, they will see the romance and charm of these windswept bits of rock.

From Cornwall by Mitton, G. E. (Geraldine Edith)

So all day long the noise of battle roll'd     Among the mountains by the winter sea;     Until King Arthur's Table, man by man,     Had fall'n in Lyonnesse about their lord,     King Arthur.

From English Literature for Boys and Girls by Marshall, H. E. (Henrietta Elizabeth)

He moves his host to Lyonnesse: the last weird battle is fought.  5.

From Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 10 The Guide by Sylvester, Charles Herbert

For the stretch of sea overlooked by Halzaphron covers the lost land of Lyonnesse.

From The Laird's Luck and Other Fireside Tales by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir

They drove the traitors back until they came at length to Lyonnesse by the sea.

From King Arthur and His Knights by Enright, Walter J.